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I am reading the K-1 Guide and it states the fiance should apply for an SSN as soon as they arrive in the US. Will SSA issue an SSN for work purposes only prior to Adjustment of Status filing?

Took my oath earlier this year (few months ago)now received a summons for jury duty. Anything to be careful about while filing out the jury questionnaire(as a naturalized citizen)? What is the experience like? Thanks.

Hello,

We are about to submit out I-129F application (!!) and are reviewing the packet. I am wondering about the format of my foreign divorce decree and its translation.

I sent a scan of my divorce decree to a court certified translator and had it translated. The translator printed the decree double-sided as that is how the court issues it. The translation itself is one-sided and the documents are bound together with string.

I see that USCIS explicitly asks for single-sided and documents they can easily disassemble.

What should I do here? Should I disassemble it myself? Copy the bundle and submit the copies? Or send it in as is?

I would greatly appreciate some guidance here

Thank you very much/ Linn

I'm CR1 Beneficiary. I was wondering if there's any diabetic or hypoglycemic (who must carry glucose or snacks all times in order to avoid low blood sugar), as I read the Medical examination and interview time and the embassy can take hours, Are we allowed to bring glucose or snacks and also bring a CGM (Continuous glucose Monitor) inserted in the arm? Or it would be an issue that could affect my medical examination? I'm sure there are many diabetics on a CR1 visa process and we all know that when we crash we must eat -ingest glucose or we can pass out. No one should ever leave low blood sugar unattended.

Hi everyone,

I m hoping someone can point me to examples or sample packages for I-601 and I-212 waivers not to copy wording, but to understand structure, organization, and how successful packets are put together (cover letters, exhibit lists, evidence flow, etc.).

Brief background:

• I am a U.S. citizen.

• I recently completed my mom s LPR process on my own, and she was approved.

• We are now filing for my dad.

My dad was denied at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid based on the following history:

• In 1999, he was found to have used a false stamp in a passport, was denied entry, and returned to Ecuador.

• In 2000, he reentered the U.S. without inspection.

• He remained in the U.S. until 2008, when he left voluntarily to Spain.

• The consulate indicated he needs I-212 and I-601 waivers.

About legal help:
I know the standard advice is get a lawyer. I ve already done multiple paid consultations ($150 $300 each) and unfortunately have not received a clear or consistent plan. Given that I successfully handled my mom s residency case myself, I plan to prepare and file these waivers on my own.

My mom and I have already created a draft waiver package, and we are focused on making it as strong and well-organized as possible. We ve used AI as a tool to help with clear wording and structure, but all facts and evidence are real and properly documented.

Extreme hardship evidence we are including:

• My sister was in a serious car accident in November 2024, resulting in three spinal herniations. She requires daily care and assistance, which my parents provide.

• My mom is planning to begin formal studies in the U.S., which would be disrupted if she had to relocate.

• We also have a 14-year-old brother currently in Spain. We are in the process of obtaining a student visa for him as a temporary solution while waiting for him to become eligible for LPR through my mom (which I understand currently takes about 2 3 years).

What I m asking for:

• Where can I find real-world examples of I-601 and/or I-212 waiver packages?

• Forum posts, redacted samples, attorney blog examples, nonprofit resources, anything that shows how successful packets are organized.

Again, I m not looking to copy anyone s story, just to learn from format, strategy, and presentation.

Thank you in advance to anyone willing to share resources or point me in the right direction. I truly appreciate it.